Mid-Suburban - East recap October 8, 2013
Elk Grove and Rolling Meadows played the closest game in Mid-Suburban - East this week, with Elk Grove eventually emerging with a 34-33 victory. Adam O'Malley threw for 345 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 52 yards during the win.
The Grenadiers' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. On the ground O'Malley chipped in 52 yards. John Pass helped Elk Grove's passing attack out by catching 6 balls for 98 yards.
He went 19-34 with 3 interceptions.
O'Malley put up the best numbers in passing as Elk Grove bested the Mustangs. O'Malley's favorite target this week was Mike Bishoff, who caught 8 passes for 174 yards.
Elk Grove's offense cannot be tamed this season and the Grenadiers feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. O'Malley has thrown for 1,610 yards and 15 touchdowns this season, while Pass has 27 catches for 562 yards. O'Malley also leads the league in rushing with 371 yards.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Hersey takes on second place Elk Grove.
Two of the top units in Mid-Suburban - East will face off this week when Larry Calhoun's team takes on Hersey. The Grenadiers' offense has scored 57 points this season, good for No. 1 in the league, while the Huskies have allowed only 127 on the year.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Elk Grove takes on Hersey. The Grenadiers have allowed 148 points this season, while Dragan Teonic's team has given up 127. Elk Grove allowed 33 points last week as it defeated Rolling Meadows.
The Grenadiers led the league in scoring this week after putting up 34 points on Matt Mishler's team. O'Malley in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
